SKU: HL.49002534
ISBN 9790220105203. 8.25x11.75x0.061 inches.
SKU: HL.14041957
This work was inspired by a keyboard piece of the same name, A Sad Paven for these Distracted Tymes by Thomas Tomkins (1572-1656). Tomkins had a long association with Worcester Cathedral, where he was organist - appointed magister choristarum in 1596 - and lived within the precincts until shortly before his death. At the same time, he was organist of the Chapel Royal. When the city of Worcester surrendered to Cromwell's parliamentary forces in 1646, Tomkins had to watch the hasty dismantling of his cathedral organ and the abolition of all choral services. These were the 'distracted tymes' of the 'sad paven' which he wrote in enforced retirement at Worcester. Parts. Score also available (14037561).
SKU: HL.48011141
UPC: 073999274691. 5.5x7.5x0.081 inches.
HPS 1175.
SKU: HL.14021029
UPC: 884088492342. 8.25x11.75x0.215 inches.
This work was commissioned by the Naxos Recording Company, and is the eighth in a series of ten quartets. It was first performed on 10th March 2006 by the Maggini Quartet, at St. Gregory's Centre, Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury, as part of the Sounds New Festival. Naxos Quartet No. 8 is dedicated to Her Majesty the Queen on her 80th birthday.
